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Solar power operated computer

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-06-04
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Granted: 1993-11-09
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Expires: 2012-06-04
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Abstract

Abstract A solar power operated computer comprised of an upper casing and a base pivoted together, the upper casing and the base each having a solar cell assembly respectively hinged thereto to collect the radiant energy of sunlight and convert it into electric power for charging respective storage batteries. The upper casing with its solar cell assembly may be detached from the base for independent use as a touch-control type or pen base computer.

Inventors

  • 👤 Hsi-Kuang Ma

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-04 16:02
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/1613; G06F1/1633; G06F1/1635; G06F1/1626; G06F1/1684; G06F1/169; H; H02; H02S; H02S10/00; H02S10/40; H02S30/00; H02S30/20; H02S40/00; H02S40/30; H02S40/38; G06F2200/00; G06F2200/16; G06F2200/163; G06F2200/1634; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/50; Y02E70/00; Y02E70/30; Y10; Y10S; Y10S136/00; Y10S136/291

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim 56 words
A solar power operated computer comprising an upper casing pivoted to a base with electric circuits connected therebetween, wherein said upper casing has a first solar cell assembly hinged thereto and electrically connected to a storage battery therein; and said base has a second solar cell hinged thereto and electrically connected to a storage battery therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 56 words
A solar power operated computer comprising an upper casing pivoted to a base with electric circuits connected therebetween, wherein said upper casing has a first solar cell assembly hinged thereto and electrically connected to a storage battery therein; and said base has a second solar cell hinged thereto and electrically connected to a storage battery therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 28 words
The solar power operated computer according to claim 1, wherein said upper casing and said first solar cell assembly can be detached from said base for independent operation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 18 words
The solar power operated computer according to claim 1, wherein said upper casing comprises a touch control display.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 18 words
The solar power operated computer according to claim 1, wherein said upper casing comprises a pen base display.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 25 words
The solar power operated computer according to claim 1, wherein said first and second solar cell assemblies are each covered with a transparent protective covering.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

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